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travelfairy
Australian expat in the USA
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Australian
Lives in Minneapolis
Registration: 13 May 2009
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Living in the Minnesota by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in the Minnesota, or you used to work and live in the Minnesota. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in the Minnesota? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an ...
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--How would you describe life in the Minnesota? COLD. Badly dressed. Insular. Fabulous biking trails. --Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? I came here with my job, but it was easy getting accommodation, ... Read More
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Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
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I'm an Aussie girl living in the US midwest. It's hard here, people are polite but as a rule, they aren't warm. I've found the best way to assuage loneliness has been a multi pronged approach. 1. Make friends with people who have moved from ... Read More
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How to make friends in the Minnesota by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in the Minnesota :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the Minnesota?? ...
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I'm still trying! I think it depends on where you live. I have managed to make friends with a lot of my neighbours, but I live in the city, in a gay friendly area, and not out in the 'burbs where all the families are. I have a couple of friends ... Read More